The Gnome 3 Linux desktop environment is very unique. Modern versions of this DE have nothing common with the traditional desktop paradigm. Today, we will see how to assign a single key shortcut (not some key combination like Win + Space or Alt + Shift) to change your keyboard layout in Gnome 3.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Backup and Restore Camera Settings in Windows 10
Windows 10 has a Store app (Universal Windows Platform) called "Camera". It provides a quick way to capture photos. Just point and shoot to take pictures automatically. The same camera experience is available across Windows 10 PCs, tablets, and phones. If your device comes with a built-in camera or you have connected a webcam, you can use the Camera app. It is possible to backup and restore its options. This is very useful, because you can restore them when required or transfer them to another PC or user account.
How to Share File or Folder in Windows 10
As you may already know, Windows 10 doesn't include the HomeGroup feature starting in version 1803. For many users, HomeGroup was a convenient way to share files and folders over a network. Today, we will see how to share files and folders without using HomeGroup. Instead, we will configure the built-in SMB sharing feature which is there since the earliest versions of Windows NT.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 June 12, 2018
Today is Patch Tuesday for June 2018, so Microsoft is releasing a number of security updates for all supported Windows versions. Here is the list of updates released today for Windows 10 users.
Change Drive Label and Rename Drive in Windows 10
Today, we will see how to rename a drive in File Explorer and change its label. In modern Windows, this can be done without using third party tools. Windows 10 allows assigning a unique name of up to 32 characters for NTFS drives or 11 characters for FAT drives to identify a media connected to your computer. There are plenty of methods you can use to change it.
Change File Sharing Encryption Level in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows the user to share his locally connected printers and stored files with other users over the network. Shared files can be accessible for reading and writing to others. Shared printers can be used for printing on the remote computer. Windows uses 128-bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections by default. Some devices do not support 128-bit encryption and must use 40- or 56-bit encryption. Here is how to switch between file sharing encryption levels in Windows 10.
Find Bluetooth Version in Windows 10
Your Windows 10 device may come with various Bluetooth versions. Depending on the version supported by your hardware, you may or may not have some of the Bluetooth features. For example, Bluetooth 4.0 adds Bluetooth Smart / Bluetooth Low Energy standard in addition to the Classic Bluetooth specification. It is a significant improvement in prolonging battery life of devices. Here is how to find which Bluetooth version your PC supports.
Disable Background Apps in Windows 10 version 1803
Windows 10 version 1803 and pre-release builds of version 1809 come with a bug. The option which is intended to block apps from running in the background doesn't work as expected. As you may know, background apps in Windows 10 can be disabled globally, or turned off individually. This feature appears to be broken. Here is a workaround.
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Change File Sharing Encryption Level .
Use these Registry files to change File Sharing Encryption Level from 128-bit to 40/56-bit vice versa.
Verify System File and Driver Digital Signatures in Windows 10
Modern versions of Windows come with system files and drivers which have been digitally signed. This allows to keep integrity and stability of the OS and quickly find corruped or modified files. There is a built-in tool in Windows 10 which you can use to quickly find modified files and unsigned drivers on your computer.
